Meruin sat up straight. "Healing him with your life force was one option, however it would have taken a bit more time than what we were allotted."

The short mage looked at the spot Marcus had been in and then trained her thoughts towards Euphie and Liz. "Honestly, pursuing strength is one thing, but being reckless is another matter entirely," she mumbled, "and Tony, despite his status, Marcus is still someone that strives to get stronger. It's his fault that he let himself be so easily swayed, however, technically, the limitations on his action here are the same as any other student; if he gets gravely injured in a fight like this simply because his opponent was stronger, then we cannot judge."

Meruin was not about to let this simply blow over though. She would talk with Marcus and Liz . . . Euphie, whichever, once they were available.